Pandemic ‘could boost’ rural and coastal areas
A rise in people ‘staycationing’, population movement away from urban areas and a greater focus on the green economy could all help deliver a £51 billion a year economic boost to rural areas.
Local leaders
One of the strengths of the LGA is that we are a membership organisation and member-led.
VirtualSignature automates the deed signing and sealing process
VirtualSignature.com’s technology has been specifically designed with the professional services sector in mind and has proved to be particularly beneficial to local authorities’ legal departments. By collaborating closely with clients, the company has been able to provide features and solutions that meet their specific needs; something not always available from its competitors
The benefits of heritage status
Twenty years after the idea was first mooted, Gwynedd Council has been successful in its bid to secure World Heritage status for the slate landscape of north-west Wales.
Sterner tests ahead
It has been a long time since the Conservative party has endured so many defeats in council by-elections.
£5.4bn for adult social care reforms
Significant plans for the future of adult social care have been announced by the Government, including the introduction of a new health and social care levy.
Waterways – a natural choice
Britain’s canals offer huge opportunities to help local councils and their communities on the challenging journey towards achieving the Government’s net-zero carbon targets by 2040.
Leisure services ‘key to nation’s health’
Investment in public sport and leisure services is key to levelling up the health of the nation, tackling health inequalities and supporting climate change targets, according to a new report supported by the LGA.
Booster jabs to counter winter infections
The Government has published its autumn and winter COVID-19 plan to help mitigate the potential risks of rising infection and hospitalisation rates over the coming months.